Chalk another project off the list....

Since we've been finishing our basement and we took on the Oh so dreaded task of painting it ourselves...I decided since we had the paint sprayer I would attack another project that I have been wanting to do for awhile, which was to redo Braxon's crib and chaining table.

BEFORE.....




AFTER!!!


My mom came and helped me attack this project because she had some stuff she wanted to paint as well. Lets just say it was a "PROJECT" and we were glad to get it done, but did have fun doing it together...Thanks Mom for coming and joining me and helping me finish a projected I have wanted to get done!

Braxon 6 Months

I'm a little behind on posting since how Braxon is 7 months now... But for record sake, at Braxon's 6th month appointment he weighed 18.35 pounds and was 27.5 inches long. He is growing like a weed and is considered to be in the 75th percentile on everything.

6 Month Highlights

- His absolute favorite show is the WIGGLES...he would spend hours watching them if I would let him.

-He loves cruisin' around the kitchen in his walker...he starts at one end and circle the island making three different stops, first at the stove pulling the towel and bibs off as he goes by, second the dishwasher where he sees his reflection and gets a kick out of himself, and last the fish tank where he stops the longest.

-He still is a great sleeper and loves to be put in his crib at night time and for his naps. His record nap during the day is 4 hours....I was quite surprised and its happened more than once...I must say I enjoy it when it happens, I'm able to get much accomplished!

-He finds it funny to paint the whole kitchen when he eats! He has figured out how to spit the second I give him a bite....(Orange spotted walls are way in style, right??)

-He hasn't mastered scooting or crawling yet, but sure loves to be sitting up and in on all the action.

-He still is very intrigued with music...he latest favorite that we sing is "Shake Shake Shake...Shake your Bootie" as we shake his bottle.

He is getting so big and is growing up way to fast! I can't say it enough, how much fun being a mom is. Devin and I are so thankful for Braxon and the healthy, happy little boy that he is. We love him so much!

Mom I'm Done...

Watching "The Wiggles" and jumping in the Jumper, equals a good workout and one tired little boy.

Braxon LOVES The Wiggles, so the other day I put him in the jumper to watch them and I went in the office to do a little work, after a little while I couldn't hear anymore jumping and thought "I better go and check him," this is what I found...

When this boy is tired, he is TIRED...it doesn't take much for him to go to sleep (most of the time), even if it is standing up!

Shearing & Easter

So this year Easter fell on the annual Shearing Weekend. It was a lot of things combine in one weekend...but we had ALOT of FUN!!!

EASTER EGG HUNT

Some of the cousins with there treasures!

All the cousins (minus Whitnee) showing off their "finds"

Braxon made out pretty good with all these fun toys...thanks Grandma and Grandpa Kunzler for all the fun stuff and making things so fun & exciting!


EASTER MORNING
The Easter Bunny found Braxon on his 1st Easter!

He was excited about his new sippy cups!


SHEARING
In amongst all the Easter festivities we were shearing all the sheep. As a family we look forward to shearing each year. It is a great tradition and we all have so much fun together. I was excited to take Braxon shearing for his first time. He loved it...he also got to experience his first sunburn...I felt so bad...but my mom reassured me it wasn't the first sunburn and it probably won't be his last. We had a FABULOUS time.

Mom got smart after he got sunburn and put a hat on to protect his face!

Grandpa Burt turning out the sheared sheep with Braxon

The cousin having fun in the Kubota

Grandpa Burt teaching Braxon the ropes :)

Chillin on a wool bag

"I'm pretty sure I can handle this rig"

Enjoy time in the wool with my little Family!

"I think I could get lost in here"

My Best Friends...(Love my sisters)!

During lunch at the sheep camps

Braxon liked riding the sheep

Fun times together

Getting ready to serve lunch

The whole reason we were there....ya got to have a haircut at least once a year right?

We had such a great time together. I love this time of year, it is always sad when it is over...but all good things must come to an end. Can't wait till the next year:)

Giddy Up....

The other day Grandma Shelly and Grandpa Burt stopped by. It didn't take long for Braxon to warm up to Grandpa Burt...and Grandpa Burt of course loves to put his hats on the little kids.

My little Cowboy...

Enjoying time with Grandpa Burt...ready to go to the Ranch!

Three Thankful Thoughts....

1. Devin's Job
2. Great Family
3. Happy People

Braxon 5 Months

Since Braxon is about to reach 6 months, I thought I better jot what has been going on the last month while being 5 months.

5 Month Highlights

-He finally rolled over and really mastered it on our anniversary March 16 which we will always remember...just back to tummy!

-He loved the new adventure of CEREAL....and lately started on the VEGGIES!

-He loves to give kisses...most of the time when I say "Kisses" he leans toward me with his mouth wide open....so precious!

-He loves being outside...now that it has warmed up a bit and we can actually go out without being covered head to toe and under a blanket, its been really fun to go on walks and just be in the yard.

-He definitely knows his daddy and loves when he comes home from work....he gets a huge smile on his face and kicks his legs with excitement.

-He still loves to talk, talk, talk did I mention TALK. When ever I am on the phone its like he has to talk over the top of me and see who can talk louder...once again I can't get a word in edge wise with him and Devin around:)

-To get from place to place he pushes himself with his feet and scoots on his back. This sometimes gets him in predicaments when he doesn't see what's behind him and he bonks his head!

-Changing him....well lets just say it is a chore now! He doesn't stop moving

-He is still loving music and singing. If he is ever upset we start singing and he shuts right up. (Jesus said Love Everyone is one of his favs)

He is such a fun boy, I can't believe how fast time goes by, they grow up way to fast! He makes us so happy every single day! Devin and I so much enjoy being parents. I never knew being a mom could be so fun and so rewarding!

To be Buried or Not to be Buried....

That is the question.....when it comes to Braxon, he loves to be buried in his blankie "Moo Moo" or whatever he can find. 99 percent of the time when I check on him after he's asleep, whether it be a nap or at bed time I have to un-bury him. I worry about him not being able to breathe but he knows how to get it over his face perfectly every time so I know he can pull it off if he wants. So I guess I will just keep un-burying him, because he has to have it to go to sleep.

Sometimes I sit and watch him as he goes to sleep...he'll move his head back and forth and the minute he gets his blankie over his face he stops and is out.

So the other day I was folding clothes and he was propped up on my pillows on my bed and I went in the other room to put something away and came back to find he had slid between the pillows.....

happy as a lark....

trying to bury himself further in the pillows!

Not a day goes by that he doesn't do something to make me laugh or have to smile...I pretty much have a perma-smile at all times! He is such a good little boy....we love him SO much! He definitely keeps us entertained!

Three Thankful Thoughts...

1. The Sunshine
2. Food
3. Our Home

mmm...GOOD

Braxon definitely thought his rice cereal was mmm...good! He ate pretty much every single bite. We had a lot of fun feeding him cereal for the first time. We were able to keep it contain pretty good...but I am sure that won't last...it has to be head to toe sooner or later right???

New Toy/Neccessity....

My little boy is growing up so fast....on to the next stage...CEREAL! So I dug out my highchair seat that I got from my shower...and boy do I wish I would have got it out sooner. He loves it since it is something new and he can sit up and look around. He loves sitting in his Bumbo but this was funner for him because his toys can be right in front of him on the tray!

The Treasure of the day...(thanks Pugsley's)

As you can tell...he was enjoying himself

I was loving it too!

(pictures to come on the first feeding!)

Three Thankful Thoughts....

1. A Happy Healthy Little Boy

2. A Wonderful Husband who takes care of his little family so well

3. The Gospel